Osaka Blog Archives: Food, Culture & Local Insights

A man dining inside a Mario-themed café, eating a burger and fries decorated with Super Mario elements.

Food & Drink

How to Reserve Kinopio’s (Toad’s) Café in Super Nintendo World Japan

Bri, travel blogger behind nomadinjapan.com blog, posing in front of Donkey Kong Country park entrance inside Super Nintendo World, Japan.

Things to Do & Experiences

Inside Donkey Kong Country at USJ: Ultimate Guide to Mine Cart Madness, Express Pass & More

Dotonbori, Osaka (top photo) and Fushimi Inari, Kyoto (bottom photo).

Accommodation

Staying in Osaka vs Kyoto: Which One Is Better?

Dotonbori canal at night in Osaka, Japan with neon-lit signs, food stalls, and crowds.

Itineraries

The Perfect 1-Day Osaka Itinerary: Must-Sees for First Timers

A large lion-headed temple entrance at Namba Yasaka Shrine in Osaka, with two women posing in front.

Culture | Temples & Shrines

Namba Yasaka Shrine: Osaka’s Iconic Lion Head Shrine